For The Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
 
Note 19. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
 
 
In Millions (except per share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total

1997
Operating revenues $ 3,785.8 $ 3,112.8 $ 4,820.6 $ 4,589.7 $ 16,308.9
Operating income 610.0 352.0 606.3 401.7 1,970.0
Net income 311.7 168.6 309.5 184.6 974.4
Basic earnings per share $ 0.84 $ 0.43 $ 0.83 $ 0.41 $ 2.51

1996
Operating revenues $ 2,859.1 $ 2,559.3 $ 3,133.4 $ 3,750.6 $ 12,302.4
Operating income 575.7 479.2 653.1 450.6 2,158.6
Income before extraordinary item 293.1 237.1 351.2 209.6 1,091.0
Net income 293.1 237.1 351.2 192.9 1,074.3
Basic earnings per share (before extraordinary item) $ 0.78 $ 0.62 $ 0.94 $ 0.56 $ 2.90
Basic earnings per share $ 0.78 $ 0.62 $ 0.94 $ 0.51 $ 2.85
 

 

Amounts reported on a quarterly basis are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for the respective years due to the effects of seasonal temperature variations on energy consumption and the timing of maintenance of certain electric generating units.

 
 
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